Bill > A06494

This bill expands the authority of the New York State Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations of the Public Officers Law. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the Executive Law that allows the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations of the Public Officers Law and prosecute individuals believed to have committed such violations. However, this new authority does not interfere with district attorneys' existing ability to investigate and prosecute similar crimes. The bill also clarifies that the Attorney General can request and receive cooperation from state agencies, political subdivisions, and other law enforcement officials when investigating these violations. Additionally, the bill makes several technical updates to existing law, such as replacing gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral language and modernizing the description of the Attorney General's investigative powers. The changes aim to provide the Attorney General with more flexible and comprehensive tools to address potential misconduct by public officers, while maintaining the existing investigative roles of local district attorneys.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6494